The ASEAN Magazine is a project with the ASCC Analysis Division as the proponent. The ASEAN Magazine provides analyses on issues affecting ASEAN and communicates these in an accessible manner, while maintaining high editorial standards. It features programmes and achievements of all three pillars (ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), as well as Community and Corporate Affairs Department (CCAD), and ASEAN Connectivity and the broader ASEAN Community, contributing to greater understanding of ASEAN’s work among people in the region and beyond.
The first issue of the magazine was released in May 2020, supported by ASEAN-India under the 2019-2021, 2021-2023, and 2024-2026 project cycle, and subsequent issues have been published regularly since then. The magazine has reached strong audiences through print and digital channels, with copies available in 24 libraries and community centres across the region and about 4 million views on its microsite and social media platforms since early 2025.
For the 2026 – 2028 project cycle, the magazine will provide12 regular and 4 special issues. Regular issues consist of 56-64 pages and feature both thematic and general section, covering important issues and ASEAN’s projects implemented to address these issues. Special issues will be 40 pages long and will focus on one issue that needs to be highlighted or prepared to support a high-level event.
Themes for The ASEAN Magazine will be aligned with the ASEAN Vision 2045 and its accompanying Strategic Plans and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The content will draw from priorities, initiatives, achievements, and strategic developments across the APSC, AEC, ASCC, and ASEAN Connectivity. This is intended to ensure that the magazine serves as a whole-of-ASEAN publication that reflects ASEAN's integrated community-building efforts and cross-sectoral priorities. With support from the CCAD, the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting qualified Indonesian citizens or ASEAN Nationals who are already residing and eligible to work in Indonesia to apply for the position of Staff Writer 2 (Digital Content and Project Coordination) for the ASEAN Magazine Phase 4.
Remuneration and Benefits:
The successful candidate will be offered a lump-sum remuneration aligned with the Officer level. He/She is expected to commence employment as soon as approval is obtained and continue until 31 March 2028. The contract may be extended for a few more months depending on the project needs. Please note that the term of engagement covers only the duration of Phase 4 of The ASEAN Magazine Project. Continuation beyond Phase 4 is not automatic and will be subject to a separate review. Performance evaluations will be conducted periodically following the ASEAN Secretariat Staff Regulations (ASSR).
1. Research writing and managing the online presence of The ASEAN Magazine.
- Collect data and relevant information for the magazine, such as recent activities of APSC and ASCC sectoral bodies, as well as success stories from ASEAN Member States.
- Conduct basic analysis and write articles for the magazine.
- Identify and coordinate relevant resource people and conduct interviews.
- Perform proofreading functions ensuring that changes have been accurately incorporated in consultation with the person responsible, as necessary, by checking successive versions of edited and translated documents against previous versions, in accordance with existing guidelines.
- Manage the technical backend and publishing schedule for The ASEAN Magazine's microsite, including uploading articles on The ASEAN Magazine's microsite and helping manage the site's backend.
- Coordinate the scheduling and publication of social media campaigns based on editorial content and approved assets.
- Create social media posts based on the content of The ASEAN Magazine for the ASEAN official social media accounts.
- Liaise with the Community Relations Division to facilitate timely deployment of content across ASEAN Secretariat digital platforms.
- Collaborate in packaging and deploying multimedia assets for digital dissemination.
- Monitor, analyse, and compile website and social media analytics to assess audience engagement, user journeys, and digital performance.
2. Providing technical and administrative support in preparing and publishing The ASEAN Magazine.
- Undertake basic communication with other divisions at the ASEAN Secretariat and stakeholders outside the ASEAN Secretariat in relation to The ASEAN Magazine.
- Liaise with the vendor in printing and producing The ASEAN Magazine.
- Assist in distributing the printed copy of The ASEAN Magazine.
- Coordinate logistics for editorial meetings, workshops, interviews, and potential media coverage events.
- Track follow-up actions and timelines arising from editorial processes to facilitate timely implementation.
- Support administrative workflows required by the ASCC Analysis Division in relation to project documentation and procurement tasks.
- Undertake research, drafting, coordination, and other duties as directed by the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, and/or the ASCC Analysis Division.
- Ensure all administrative and project actions adhere strictly to the ASEAN Secretariat Staff Regulations (ASSR).
- At least an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent degree); in journalism, communication, social sciences, international relations, or other appropriate field; or a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with a minimum of two years (2) of work experience in journalism or other publication, outreach, or relevant field.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with an ability to manage timelines and coordinate across multiple internal divisions under all ASEAN Secretariat Departments (AEC, ASCC, APSC, CCAD, Connectivity).
- Strong technical proficiency in managing microsites and website backend systems, running analytics tools, and content packaging. Basic skills in graphic design software (Photoshop, Illustrator) are an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to handle logistical coordination with external vendors and print facilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, intercultural sensitivity, and a proven track record of working effectively within collaborative team environments.